SINGAPORE: Haidilao

Okay so recently, Nick told met that Haidilao is worth 12 Billion ! 

WTF. Okay, initially Nick told me that haidilao has an annual turnover of 12 billion a year in Singapore only, that was unbelievable so I did a quick google search and they clarified that his total net worth is 12 billion. 

See la. Perfect example of fake news. And this shows that everyone is succeptible to fake news, even highly educated with an MBBS degree Nicholas is sharing wrong information around.

So moral of the story: Doesn't pay to be more careful, please double, triple, quadriple check any information that is passed on to you. 

I have... never eaten Haidilao in Singapore before. I've heard great things about their service ( which includes free manicure ! :o omg, I think I've been to a manicurist less than 5 times in my 27 years ), I've checked out their Shanghai branch once, I thought it was pretty ordinary... hmmmm. 

So few weeks ago, Shannon, Michelle, Nick and myself wanted to grab hotpot for dinner. But guess what, THERE WASN'T ANY AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS !!!!!

We practically called the whole singapore - we're talking about more reputable chains here like haidilao, beauty in a pot . Not your open air geylang or bugis ones ah. All 4 of us probably have a different gut flora to the majority of singaporeans here because we've lived in Australia for so long, so better go to a place where they are likely to practice higher hygiene standards hmm.

Nick managed to get a table for 2 last week and asked if I was keen for dinner. It was also at a convenient branch ( Bedok Mall), so why not right?

The moment I arrived, I was greeted by service staff who promptly wanted to serve me tidbits while I waited for Nick to arrive. We were both then ushered to our table and was introduced to our table service stuff for the night and was given a hot towel, an apron each and a plastic protector for our phone. 

Our service staff - He was pretty good looking eheheheheh. 

And then we ordered the food, and ate the food. 

The food was good; I do find it rather pricey so I'm not sure if I could afford to eat here every week like some of my friends hmmm. Especially not with my current doctor paygrade lol. 

But will I return again? Definitely! 

The service was good, I liked the noodle dance, and most importantly, the restaurant manager gave me his mobile number and said " If you want to come over to eat, even if it's last minute, just give me a call " :p